6.0
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Jim Button and the Wild 13 (2020)
Jim Button and the Wild 13 (2020)
Overview
A year has gone by since Jim Button and his best friend, the engine driver Luke, returned from their dangerous adventure in Dragon City. Life on Morrowland goes its leisurely way again. Suddenly, dark clouds are gathering over the tranquil island of Morrowland: the notorious pirate gang "The Wild 13" has learned that the dragon Mrs Grindtooth has been conquered by Jim and Luke and now swears revenge. To protect Morrowland from another threat, the two of them set off with their steam engines Emma and Molly on a dangerous journey where they meet old friends like princess Li Si, Mr. Tur Tur and Nepomuk and make new friends with Sursulapichi, a real mermaid. On their adventure, Jim's most fervent wish might also come true: to find out the truth about his mysterious origins.
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
6.0
Overview
A year has gone by since Jim Button and his best friend, the engine driver Luke, returned from their dangerous adventure in Dragon City. Life on Morrowland goes its leisurely way again. Suddenly, dark clouds are gathering over the tranquil island of Morrowland: the notorious pirate gang "The Wild 13" has learned that the dragon Mrs Grindtooth has been conquered by Jim and Luke and now swears revenge. To protect Morrowland from another threat, the two of them set off with their steam engines Emma and Molly on a dangerous journey where they meet old friends like princess Li Si, Mr. Tur Tur and Nepomuk and make new friends with Sursulapichi, a real mermaid. On their adventure, Jim's most fervent wish might also come true: to find out the truth about his mysterious origins.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's core conflict and resolution are rooted in universal themes of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery, making it an apolitical narrative that does not align with or promote any specific political ideology.
The film features visible diversity in its cast, including a faithful portrayal of the character Jim Button as non-white, consistent with the source material. The narrative maintains a traditional adventure focus, framing traditional identities neutrally or positively without explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The children's fantasy adventure film 'Jim Button and the Wild 13' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no specific portrayal of queer identity or related narratives to evaluate within the movie's storyline.
The film "Jim Button and the Wild 13" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a children's fantasy adventure, and there are no elements within the plot or character arcs that pertain to transgender identity or experiences.
The film features Princess Li Si as a significant female character. While she is resourceful and plays a crucial role in the plot, she does not engage in or win direct physical combat against male opponents. The primary combat roles are filled by male characters.
The film adapts Michael Ende's novel, retaining the established genders for all major characters, including Jim Button, Luke, Princess Li Si, and the Wild 13 pirates. No canonical characters have their gender altered from the source material.
The character Jim Button, who is the protagonist of the original German children's novel, was canonically established as Black. The film's portrayal of Jim Button by a Black actor is consistent with the source material, thus not constituting a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
5.9
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